Lead Technical Architect

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to drive architectural strategies for government clients. This hybrid role offers the chance to work with diverse stakeholders, ensuring secure and scalable solutions while mentoring teams. Ideal for experienced architects looking for impactful opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Lead Technical Architect in large-scale, secure IT environments.
• Deep experience in application and integration architecture.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and delivery governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assurance of integration and application architectures.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on architectural best practices.
• Conduct assurance of supplier solutions for compliance with standards.

Skills

Integration and Solution Delivery

Application and Integration Architecture

Systems Integration

Architectural Assurance

Communication

Education

Experience with enterprise architecture tools (e.g., TOGAF)

Eligibility for high-level security clearance

Job description

Job Description

Lead Technical Architect

Location: Hybrid (1–2 days per week)

Base: Flexible across UK offices (including Bristol, Cheltenham, or remote)

Salary: £90,000 to £110,000 (plus comprehensive benefits package)

Clearance: Must be eligible for high-level security clearance (British, UK for 5+ years)

About the Role

Our client, a growing technology consultancy specialising in delivering secure, mission-critical solutions to the UK public sector, is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to shape architectural strategies across a portfolio of complex integration and systems delivery programmes for high-profile government clients.

As the Lead Technical Architect, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and client delivery teams to design and assure scalable and secure technical solutions that meet strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the design and assurance of integration and application architectures for major government system deliveries.
2. Provide mentorship and guidance to internal teams and client stakeholders on architectural best practice.
3. Develop architectural strategies, roadmaps, and transitional plans aligned with organisational goals.
4. Conduct rigorous assurance of supplier solutions, ensuring compliance with security, governance, and quality standards.
5. Define and document design patterns, technical standards, and architectural decisions.
6. Engage in systems integration activities to ensure end-to-end alignment across suppliers.
7. Collaborate with procurement and commercial teams to support strategic technical planning.
8. Mitigate delivery risks through proactive architectural oversight and quality management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven track record as a Lead Technical Architect – Integration and Solution Delivery in large-scale, secure IT environments.
• Deep experience in application and integration architecture, including working with multiple vendors and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, delivery governance, and architectural assurance.
• Experience with enterprise architecture tools, frameworks, and methods (e.g., TOGAF).
• Familiarity with regulated environments and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
• Strong communicator, able to document, present, and defend architectural strategy across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Eligible for high-level security clearance (British, UK for 5+ years).

About the Company

Our client is a specialist consultancy within a leading UK group, delivering innovative solutions across critical government sectors. With the agility of a start-up and the stability of a major enterprise, they offer flexibility, autonomy, and support for continued growth. The Lead Technical Architect role provides a rare opportunity to drive meaningful transformation in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Want to hear more?

If you’re an experienced Technical Architect looking to take the next step in a high-impact consultancy role, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.